Bali may have a predominantly Hindu population, but the country's most-famous tourist destination is also home to groups of Muslims residents, including those who live in the Kepaon Islamic kampung in Denpasar.

Residents in the village hold a thanksgiving ceremony during the fasting month called Megibung, meaning "eating together from one big plate” in Balinese.

The residents dutifully carry out Megibung on the 10th, 20th and 30th day of the Holy Month each year. They take turns preparing special dishes for the event, including nasi tumpeng (cone-shaped yellow rice) with side dishes like fried chicken, vegetables and eggs.

People who live to the south of the Al Muhajirin mosque take the first turn, followed by those who live on the eastern side. The tradition is carried out at the mosque after reading the 30 juz [section] of the Quran.

First, Muslim residents will break their fast at the mosque with takjil (light snacks) before praying. After that, they form groups of four to six people before devouring their evening meal. "This tradition has been around for 402 years when Muslim followers started to live in Bali.

Kepaon is part of Kampung Bugis on Serangan Island," said Iksan Ibrahim, a Muslim elder in the village. He said the tradition was aimed at silahturahmi [building connections] between Muslims in the village.